Make Up For Ever D750 Frosted Peach Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a light-medium, coral-orange with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. It had mostly opaque coverage with a soft, blendable consistency that was very smooth but had a dense feel and firmer press. The color wore well for nine hours but had some fall out. Sephora Peach (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Time Out (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). Sephora Hippie Girl (223) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Give Me Glow Mystery Topper (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Summer Sun (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Viseart Sangria (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Gucci Beauty Autumn Fire #2 (DC, ) is warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Turned On (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Huda Beauty Coral #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Skinny Latte (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Trademark This (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Morphe Little Lady (LE, ) is darker, brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Fairy Godmother (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Rest Stop (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Rare Beauty Boost (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). NYX Golden Peach (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Buxom White Russian with a Twist (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sephora Satin (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Sugared Strawberry (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). Buxom Glitz Factor (P, $12.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever D830 Black Rose Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a deep blackened purple with warmer undertones and a satiny sheen. It was intensely pigmented with a very cream-like, dense, buttery texture that applied well to bare skin (I actually think it applies better on bare skin than primer). This shade wore well for nine hours on me. Make Up For Ever D830 Black Rose (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Boots (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). LORAC Licorice (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Debauched (Right) (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 17 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Chanel Jardin Zen #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Gilded Night #1 (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #12 (DC, $25.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Lavender Bubble Bath (LE, ) is lighter (80% similar). Too Faced Miss Sparkles (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). theBalm Stoked (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Giorgio Armani #2 (DC, $33.00) is brighter (85% similar). MAC Brownluxe #5 (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Obsessed (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Sugared Violet (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals VIP (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). NARS 413 BLKR #2 (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever D850 Nitro Pink Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, medium pink with warmer undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. I originally thought it was a cheek-only color, though it is not listed on Sephora’s “for use on cheeks” section, which is why you’ll see a cheek swatch for this one as well as a skin swatch! The texture was dense and cream-like, but it remained very pigmented and adheres well to the skin. As an eyeshadow, it works well, but as a blush, it is a little harder to get anything less than pretty intense coverage, and it was harder to really diffuse the edges to the degree that I typically do for blush. The texture also emphasized pores on cheeks. Note, since it’s not a cheek color, the rating reflects only its performance as an eyeshadow. BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #9 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop September (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Mainframe (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar). Sephora Magenta (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Backlash (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Too Faced New Money (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Follow the Sun (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Terra Moons Fuzzy Flamingo (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Wildheart (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Super Seed (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #13 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Terra Moons Ruby Stars (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Flock Party #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Sydney Grace Jelly Bean (LE, $6.25) is darker (85% similar). ColourPop Big Sugar (PiP, $4.50)(85% similar). ColourPop Poison Apple (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Maybelline Pink Rebel (P, $6.99) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Hickie (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). ColourPop Tie a Knot (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Too Faced Reality Star (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever D914 Crystalline Mauve Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a very light lavender with a strong, white base and an iridescent sheen. It had semi-sheer color payoff, which was somewhat buildable, but it is definitely one of the least pigmented shimmery shades in the Artist range. I liked it best to brighten up the inner tearduct or along the lower lash line. The texture was dense but blendable, and the color lasted for eight hours on me. Anastasia A1 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar). MAC Triple Impact (LE, $20.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Steele (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Sephora Dew Drop (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Smashbox Spectacle (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Gravitron (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Unicorn (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Cube (DC, $12.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (95% similar). Anastasia A1 (Norvina Mini Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Mo'rockin Ice (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Tarina Tarantino Diamond Dusk #1 (DC, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Vulnerable (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Cake Walk (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar). MAC Fresh Ice (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Haedus (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Humblebrag (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Red Mist (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Sydney Grace Mystery (P, $6.25) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Feels (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Au Fil des Fleurs #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Make Up For Ever D712 Creme Brulee Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, medium copper with warm, orange undertones and a frsoted finish. It was richly pigmented with a cream-like, denser consistency that was firm to the touch but very, very smooth and blendable on the skin. The color wore well for nine hours before creasing slightly.
Make Up For Ever D712 Crème Brûlée (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #7 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Viseart Melonie (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Sunfrost (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Viseart Seduction (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Laura Mercier Tiger's Eye (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Stila Golden Topaz (LE, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Glisten (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop La-La (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals Tan Lines (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 13 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Makeup Geek Grandstand (P, $9.99) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Silk Road II (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #16 (LE, ) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Fool's Rush (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Sous Le Sable #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Mesmer-eyez (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Divergent Peaceful Shimmer (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Nude Awakening #10 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Sephora Tiger Eye (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | Make Up For Ever Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a powder eyeshadow available in five distinct finishes: Diamond, Iridescent, Matte, Metallic, and Satin. The texture of all finishes, except the Matte finish, are much denser and more like a cream-powder hybrid. I’ve used traditional eyeshadow brushes (like MAC’s 239, a go-to for me) with these and have hadn’t any issues, but for those who have, I would recommend a firmer, flatter synthetic brush (like MAC 242) to maximize payoff and application. The Diamond and Iridescent finishes have sparkle or micro-glitter, and I have found that the majority of shades have little to no fall out over time for me. The Metallic is the richest, smoothest formula out of the five finishes. The Mattes are soft and silky–much smoother and more finely-milled than the brand’s last formula–but these are sometimes sheerer, though buildable, and can be a little dusty or powdery to work with. The Mattes typically apply well and blend out without issue. The Satin finish feels the firmest of the five finishes but is the most blendable and pigmented; some are closer to metallic and others are more like a natural matte on. I get seven to ten hour wear, depending on the shade, across the range. The eyeshadows are larger than standard (0.08 oz. per the packaging). For the most bang for your buck, consider purchasing two ($32.00) or three at once ($46.00) or watch for seasonal releases of palettes (just be careful if you’ve already bought a few–the brand repeats very often).

Make Up For Ever D750 Frosted Peach Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D750 Frosted Peach Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D750 Frosted Peach Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D830 Black Rose Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D830 Black Rose Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D830 Black Rose Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D850 Nitro Pink Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D850 Nitro Pink Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D850 Nitro Pink Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D914 Crystalline Mauve Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D914 Crystalline Mauve Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D914 Crystalline Mauve Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D712 Creme Brulee Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D712 Creme Brulee Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever D712 Creme Brulee Artist Shadow

Make Up For Ever Artist Look: S314, I238, ME302, S228, M650, M810, I918, D914, Marc Jacobs Beauty Ody(sea) Eyeliner

Make Up For Ever Artist Look: S314, I238, ME302, S228, M650, M810, I918, D914, Marc Jacobs Beauty Ody(sea) Eyeliner

Make Up For Ever Artist Look: I412, D712, I538, M630, Marc Jacobs Beauty Intro(vert)

Make Up For Ever Artist Look: I412, D712, I538, M630, Marc Jacobs Beauty Intro(vert)